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Page 2— Wednesday, August 25, 2021, The True Citizen Concerned Citizens host community exercise class SHELLIE SMITLEY thetruecitizen.shellie@gmail.com The Concerned Citizens of Keysville invite the public to community exercise classes at the Charles Walker building. Former School Superinten dent Rudy Falana and his wife Connie voluntarily instruct the free classes Wednesdays nights from 7-8 p.m. The group began three weeks ago but space is not limited. The Falanas intended to instruct the class year-round, however, it has been temporarily paused due to COVID-19 beginning this week. “We hope to promote bet ter health and better living,” President Marvin Scott said. “Everyone is welcome.” Once it starts back up, the classes are open to all ages but geared toward older adults. The focus of the group is on lowering weight and blood pressure. Educational informa tion about nutrition and diet will take place. Participants are encouraged to set a goal for desired weight loss. The group will join for a celebration din ner in December. “This community is kind of isolated,” Rudy said of Keysville. “They don’t have a lot of resources here and we are just trying to teach people how to improve their quality of life.” The low-impact exercises are designed to get people moving and instruct them on how they can easily workout at home during their daily routines. “I think this is a wonderful opportunity,” Connie said. “Just seeing these ladies and men out here and seeing the looks on their faces, that they are getting something done with their blood pressure and to help with their diabetes.” Participants are encouraged to bring a bottle of water, wear comfortable clothing and bring light hand weights if they desire. For more information call 706-360-8988. Community gathers for Build-a-Bear event SHELLIE SMITLEY thetruecitizen.shellie@gmail.com Burke County Public Schools invites stakeholders to its first Build-a-Bear Vol unteer fair. BCPS sees a real need, es pecially following the trials of the pandemic, to rally parents and community stakeholders into partnering. In an effort to encourage volunteers to come forward and stakeholders to partner in supporting BCPS, they are hosting the first Build- A-Bear Volunteer Fair. During this event, stations will be set up to recruit volunteers and of fer them opportunities to com plete required volunteer pack ets. Information pertaining to Title I, district initiatives, and current offerings will be shared with parents and stakeholders. The volunteer fair will be held Saturday, Sep tember 11,2021, from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Burke County High School football stadium. There is no sign-up required to attend. Parents/guard ians, stakeholders, etc. are simply encouraged to come and partici pate. “We will be recruit ing parents/guardians to sign up as volunteers at their child/ children's schools by complet ing the necessary volunteer packet,” said David Skinner of the BOE Federal Programs De partment. “We will have some of our local partners, Citizens of Georgia Power, Augusta Technical College, Communi ties in Schools, Burke County Sheriff's Department, and oth ers present at stations to share information to our parents and stakeholders as well.” Entertainment will be pro vided by the Burke County High School Gospel Choir, the Burke County Middle School Cheerleaders and the Burke County High School Cheerleaders. Refreshments will be provided at no cost. (Participants will not actually build-a-bear at the event)! Connie Falana leads participants in a stretch during the Keysville community exercise class August 18. fTfllazd c®a£ei — f/n S6aa/ fllalez and He family would Me lo etpmu om aypmmlionJaz yam ma/yyzayezi /dw/ie cadi, dull flowezj, and many ol/iei ado/ki/idnm diown diwny our demwemerd. Ifezluyn you Jud dioayll of m Qilia/evez you did lo condole ouz lea zl we llanl you $21;739 $34,159 $43,304 iBricVsllticl ucl(3$]499 2021 FORD Ecosport 2021 FORD Edg^ Beginning At Beginning At Stk #16145 Stk #16127 2021 FORD F-150 SuperCrew Chrome Appearance Package Stk #16173 Sport Appearance Package yiVT' ^ . » 1 - V '/ Beginning At Beginning At stk #16165 706-554-2114 www.mizellford.com Waynesboro, Ga m ) sm SHELLIE SMITLEY